Alvaro Valdez is a 2016 OF/1B with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Miami, FL who attends Westminster Christian HS. Large, athletic frame with a strong, physical build and quick twitch muscle on frame. Good runner, posted a 6.94 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, attacks and fields the ball out front, works through it well with a strong and fluid arm action. gets on top of throws with present strength and carry to intended targets. Repeats actions very well. Left-handed hitter, starts wrapped at top of swing with a high hand set and slightly open stance. Short and fast path with natural lift and strength to pull side. Extension in swing with contact out front, ball jumps off barrel hard, pull side approach. Aggressive swing, recognizes spin, projects for even more strength with incorporation of lower half. Very good student. Named to National Underclass East Top Prospect List.

Alvaro Valdez is a 2016 OF/1B with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Miami, FL who attends Westminster Christian HS. Big and tall athletic build, very strong with room for more. Left handed hitter, hand cock load, inside swing path, tends to dive in early to contact, swings hard and generates bat speed, keeps his hands short to the ball, showed a good eye and recognized pitches, hits to all fields. 7.04 runner, showed lots of range and good jumps in the outfield. strong arm with good arm strength and accuracy, polished defensive outfielder with tools. Also pitched, long stride with an over the top arm slot, young pitching mechanics which don't allow his natural arm strength to translate, fastball up to 81 mph with good running life, short little soft slider. Has all the tools to keep getting better. Good student. Named to the Showcase Top Prospect Team.